Method and system of displaying, managing and selling images in an event photography environment

Abstract

A system for displaying photographs is provided. The display system includes a plurality of rotatable carousels that each possess a plurality of slots for receiving folders that hold photographs taken by an event organizer.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 243,082, filed Sep. 16, 2009, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.[0002]This application is also a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 874,772, filed Sep. 2, 2010, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 239,398, filed Sep. 2, 2009, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to a system for displaying images, such as photographs, and other image related items. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally related to a system that allows customers to purchase event photos and / or videos (images) and that facilitates customer interaction with the purchased images via the Internet. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally related ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This system reduces time and costs by allowing customers to interact with and purchase images efficiently, reduces waste, and facilitates simultaneous access and purchase of image-related items, improving customer experience and sales opportunities in large events.

Problems solved by technology

One of skill in the art will appreciate that this method of selling photographs, however, is associated with an increased time and cost burden related to providing, editing and displaying photos that may never be purchased.

Photographs not purchased are discarded which is wasteful and environmentally unsound.

The terminals often become crowded as many individuals want to see their photos at or about the same time, for example, during or following a sub-event such as a formal dinner.

Digital files also take time to locate or access and upload for immediate printing and purchase.

This can lead to delays and customer frustration.

The drawback of this method is minimal interaction between the event holder and / or photographer and the customer.

One other disadvantage of the prior art method is that its effectiveness is a function of the size and length of the event.

It follows that the time it takes for potential customers to find and review their photos will increase which translates to crowding.

Increased crowds often lead to customer frustration and could lead to lost sales.

To make matters worse, the event hosts will often condense and consolidate older photographs, which makes finding a particular photo difficult for those potential customers who may wait until near the end of the event to review photos for potential purchase.

Another disadvantage with existing display systems is that they do not offer related collateral items, such as photo CD's, books, post cards, calendars etc.

Some attendees may not think to order or have the patience to construct and order image-related items.

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